Introduce your... film Pentax!

lbenac · 07-04-2009, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by geauxpez

Nothing like having backups for your backups, eh?

Ok there is a logic to the madness...
The two LX receive ASA100 on one and ASA400 on the other.
The two MX can be used as another set with another type of film and the M lenses and a different feel to it.
The logic is weak but still

Cheers,

Luc

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-04-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

My film setup almost complete.

Cheeers,

Luc

Hey, I see you bought the same Korean "Horusbennu" grips for your LX bodies that I bought for my MX.

Does the vertical portion completely block the top lug, or can a neckstrap be attached there?

Chris

lbenac · 07-04-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Hey, I see you bought the same Korean "Horusbennu" grips for your LX bodies that I bought for my MX.

Does the vertical portion completely block the top lug, or can a neckstrap be attached there?

Chris

He does block the top right lug > you need t use the two left lugs.

Cheers,

Luc

Andi Lo · 07-04-2009, 06:58 PM

How is it with the MX/ME? Does the grip block the strap as well?

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-04-2009, 07:32 PM

I have the MX grip. It does not block the strap lug.

Chris

stevebrot · 07-05-2009, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I have the MX grip. It does not block the strap lug.

Chris

Do these guys make a grip that might fit the KX?

Steve

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-05-2009, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Do these guys make a grip that might fit the KX?

I'd love one for any of my K bodies, too. Try this email: rcnbn0512@naver.com

Chris

stevebrot · 07-05-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I'd love one for any of my K bodies, too. Try this email: rcnbn0512@naver.com

Chris

Thanks Chris! I just found their eBay listing and $79 USD is way too much money even if available for the KX.

Steve

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-05-2009, 02:05 PM

Such grips are popular with the rangefinder crowd, and that's the going rate.
The one I bought makes my MX body handle much better.
I love my KX. It's worth spending $79.00 on. Isn't yours?

Chris

séamuis · 07-05-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Such grips are popular with the rangefinder crowd, and that's the going rate.
The one I bought makes my MX body handle much better.
I love my KX. It's worth spending $79.00 on. Isn't yours?

Chris

its not worth it for my MX, especially when the winder does the same thing. understandable for the LX, or KX. but the price is still high.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-05-2009, 02:14 PM

It is much lighter than the winder, even without batteries, and adds no useless mass to the bottom.
For my big hands it made the MX far more usable. IMO that makes it easily worth the price!

Chris

séamuis · 07-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

It is much lighter than the winder, even without batteries, and adds no useless mass to the bottom.
For my big hands it made the MX far more usable. IMO that makes it easily worth the price!

Chris

the weight (without batteries) will be discernible after extended use im sure. I just don't see it. and with bigger hands the 'extended mass' at the bottom would be useful would it not? especially for portrait orientation. I have little 'girly' hands as they so often get called so I can use the MX without a grip. and I often do. (though its certainly still small even in my hands) but if I had big hands it still wouldn't be worth the price over a winder. it does look good though. no arguing that.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-05-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

... with bigger hands the 'extended mass' at the bottom would be useful would it not? especially for portrait orientation.

Not unless you hold your camera by the bottom.

Chris

séamuis · 07-05-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Not unless you hold your camera by the bottom.

Chris

I hold both the grip and the bottom. I thought that was rather common... how do you hold the camera?

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-05-2009, 03:08 PM

Right hand: Grip + shutter release
Left hand: Lens barrel

Works for vertical or horizontal orientation.
The left hand is the same for either; only the right hand moves.

Chris

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07-04-2009, 03:53 PM	#241
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by geauxpez Nothing like having backups for your backups, eh? Ok there is a logic to the madness... The two LX receive ASA100 on one and ASA400 on the other. The two MX can be used as another set with another type of film and the M lenses and a different feel to it. The logic is weak but still Cheers, Luc

07-04-2009, 04:39 PM	#242
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Originally posted by lbenac My film setup almost complete. Cheeers, Luc Hey, I see you bought the same Korean "Horusbennu" grips for your LX bodies that I bought for my MX. Does the vertical portion completely block the top lug, or can a neckstrap be attached there? Chris

07-04-2009, 06:15 PM	#243
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Hey, I see you bought the same Korean "Horusbennu" grips for your LX bodies that I bought for my MX. Does the vertical portion completely block the top lug, or can a neckstrap be attached there? Chris He does block the top right lug > you need t use the two left lugs. Cheers, Luc

07-04-2009, 06:58 PM	#244
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	How is it with the MX/ME? Does the grip block the strap as well?

07-04-2009, 07:32 PM	#245
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	I have the MX grip. It does not block the strap lug. Chris

07-05-2009, 12:11 AM	#246
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I have the MX grip. It does not block the strap lug. Chris Do these guys make a grip that might fit the KX? Steve

07-05-2009, 10:07 AM	#247
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Originally posted by stevebrot Do these guys make a grip that might fit the KX? I'd love one for any of my K bodies, too. Try this email: rcnbn0512@naver.com Chris

07-05-2009, 01:05 PM	#248
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I'd love one for any of my K bodies, too. Try this email: rcnbn0512@naver.com Chris Thanks Chris! I just found their eBay listing and $79 USD is way too much money even if available for the KX. Steve

07-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#249
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Such grips are popular with the rangefinder crowd, and that's the going rate. The one I bought makes my MX body handle much better. I love my KX. It's worth spending $79.00 on. Isn't yours? Chris

07-05-2009, 02:07 PM	#250
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Such grips are popular with the rangefinder crowd, and that's the going rate. The one I bought makes my MX body handle much better. I love my KX. It's worth spending $79.00 on. Isn't yours? Chris its not worth it for my MX, especially when the winder does the same thing. understandable for the LX, or KX. but the price is still high.

07-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#251
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	It is much lighter than the winder, even without batteries, and adds no useless mass to the bottom. For my big hands it made the MX far more usable. IMO that makes it easily worth the price! Chris

07-05-2009, 02:19 PM	#252
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt It is much lighter than the winder, even without batteries, and adds no useless mass to the bottom. For my big hands it made the MX far more usable. IMO that makes it easily worth the price! Chris the weight (without batteries) will be discernible after extended use im sure. I just don't see it. and with bigger hands the 'extended mass' at the bottom would be useful would it not? especially for portrait orientation. I have little 'girly' hands as they so often get called so I can use the MX without a grip. and I often do. (though its certainly still small even in my hands) but if I had big hands it still wouldn't be worth the price over a winder. it does look good though. no arguing that.

07-05-2009, 02:32 PM	#253
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Originally posted by séamuis ... with bigger hands the 'extended mass' at the bottom would be useful would it not? especially for portrait orientation. Not unless you hold your camera by the bottom. Chris

07-05-2009, 02:36 PM	#254
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Not unless you hold your camera by the bottom. Chris I hold both the grip and the bottom. I thought that was rather common... how do you hold the camera?

07-05-2009, 03:08 PM	#255
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Right hand: Grip + shutter release Left hand: Lens barrel Works for vertical or horizontal orientation. The left hand is the same for either; only the right hand moves. Chris